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Patio & Hearth Products Report is a trade publication for owners and managers of specialty casual furniture stores, retailers and dealers of patio, hearth, barbecue/grill, outdoor-kitchen and outdoor-living products.
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Harmelink Earns Sales Rep of the Year for Galtech
On September 23, 2013, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
CHICAGO - In recognition of an outstanding 2013 season, Dave Harmelink of Grand Rapids, Mich, earned Galtech Inernational’s Sales Representative of the Year award.
The Newbury Park, Calif-based Galtech handed out their 2013 sales achievement awards at the company’s annual sales meeting held in Chicago during the Casual Furniture…
Awards Bash at ICFA Honors Best in the Business
On September 20, 2013, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
CHICAGO - The International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) honored top retailers, manufacturers, representatives, and designers (“Best in Show” is pictured, top left) at a gala award celebration during the International Casual Furniture and Accessories Market in Chicago.
In the Apollo Awards category, which recognizes retail excellence in the sales…
Twin-Star International Posts Record Breaking Sales in August
On September 19, 2013, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
DELRAY BEACH, FL - New product introductions and customer service initiatives fueled record August 2013 sales at Twin-Star International. The Florida-based home furnishings manufacturer shipped more products in a single month than any other month in the company’s 17-year history. The new record is 11% higher than the company’s previous…
ICFA Names New Chairman, Officers, and Directors
On September 19, 2013, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
CHICAGO - The International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) has elected Ward Usmar (pictured), TUUCI, Miami, Fla, as its new chairman. Gary McCray, Laneventure, Conover, NC, was elected vice chairman.
The elections took place in the Merchandise Mart during this week’s ICFA Annual Membership Meeting in Chicago.
Crimson Casual Maintains Momentum
On September 16, 2013, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
HALEYVILLE, AL - Nine months after taking the helm at Crimson Casual, President and CEO Bobby Tesney continues to guide the company through another round of growth.
“My immediate goal when coming on board was to align this company to execute all aspects of quality, service, and delivery—and execute…
